Anders Hillborg congratulating Esa-Pekka Salonen
“It’s hard to imagine someone more worthy of this recognition than you. Your outstanding achievements as a composer, a conductor, speak for themselves. Your tireless support, dedication, commitment, to your fellow composers to help get their music performed in a very conservative classical world is exceptional. Thank you and congrats.“
Swedish composer Anders Hillborg congratulating his friend Esa-Pekka Salonen on being awarded the 2024 Polar Music Prize.
Today, we honour the incomparable Joni Mitchell on her 80th birthday! From the raw emotion of ”Blue” to the timeless wisdom in ”Both Sides Now,” Joni’s melodies have woven into our hearts, and her lyrics have echoed our most profound reflections. Today, we celebrate not just an iconic musician but a true poet of our time. 🎉🥳🙌
#JoniMitchell #JoniMitchell80 #PolarMusicPrizeLaureate #Legend #PolarMusicPrize #music #FolkRock #pop #MusicTimeline #Musician #MusicLegend
Which decade do you believe is the best for music?
In your opinion, which decade do you believe is the best for music?
Back in May, Yusuf Islam gave us a short take on modern music while reminiscing about the revolutionary spirit of the sixties and seventies.
#YusufIslam #CatStevens #PolarMusicPrize
Which decade do you believe is the best for music?
In your opinion, which decade do you believe is the best for music?
Back in May, Yusuf Islam gave us a short take on modern music while reminiscing about the revolutionary spirit of the sixties and seventies.
#YusufIslam #CatStevens #PolarMusicPrize
Which decade do you believe is the best for music?
In your opinion, which decade do you believe is the best for music?
Back in May, Yusuf Islam gave us a short take on modern music while reminiscing about the revolutionary spirit of the sixties and seventies.
#YusufIslam #CatStevens #PolarMusicPrize
Which decade do you believe is the best for music?
In your opinion, which decade do you believe is the best for music?
Back in May, Yusuf Islam gave us a short take on modern music while reminiscing about the revolutionary spirit of the sixties and seventies.
#YusufIslam #CatStevens #PolarMusicPrize
Another highlight from the Polar Music Prize stage: Deportees' version of 'With Or Without You' by U2 in tribute to Chris Blackwell.
Blackwell’s founding of Island Records back in 1959 became home to acts such as U2, The Killers, and Pulp throughout the years.
#PolarMusicPrize #U2 #WithOrWithoutYou #ChrisBlackwell #Deportees
Deportees performing 'With Or Without You' by U2
Another highlight from the Polar Music Prize stage: Deportees' version of 'With Or Without You' by U2 in tribute to Chris Blackwell.
Blackwell’s founding of Island Records back in 1959 became home to acts such as U2, The Killers, and Pulp throughout the years.
Get that Friday feeling with Desmond Foster, Mary N’Diaye and Prince Prime! What song do you kick-start your weekend with?
#Riton #Friday #Nightcrawlers #PushTheFeelingOn #PolarMusicPrize
Angélique Kidjo
The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Angélique Kidjo from Benin. A unique and unstoppable artist and songwriter.
Angélique Kidjo speaks and sings in five languages: Fon, French, Yorùbá, Goun and English. Angélique grew up in Cotonou, surrounded by the dynamic Beninese culture and listening to music from all over the world: soul, jazz, reggae, afrobeat, pop, classical. When a communist dictatorship tried to silence her, she moved to Paris and became even more active.
Angélique Kidjo invented the word batonga, a response to those who think girls don't belong in schools, and runs the Batonga Foundation, which seeks out girls and provides them with education. Bono has said of her, "In Africa's new morning, Angélique Kidjo is the warmth of the rising sun".
Bob Dylan – 3 fun facts
Did you know these things about @bobdylan, Polar Music Prize laureate of 2000?
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First Aid Kits tribute to Emmylou Harris
Throwback to the 2015 Polar Music Prize ceremony. First Aid Kit performing their song Emmylou inspired by the fantastic Emmylou Harris. We can listen to this again and again. ❤️
#firstaidkit #polarmusicprize #livemusic #emmylouharris
Lyor Cohen on Polar Talks 2022
Lyor Cohens - from artist development to label executive.
Starting at Rush Productions, through Warner, co-founder of 300 Entertainment and now current Global Head of Music at YouTube. With a musical journey packed with experience, Lyor Cohen is one of the most renowned names in the industry.
Listen to the whole conversation from Polar Talks on May 23rd, led by Jan Gradvall, on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S16rJU7-jHM&t=1878s
This Friday we dance into the weekend like royals!
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An emotional speech from our Polar Music Prize laureate of 2020, Diane Warren.
"I can't believe my name is now among those great artists who have also received this honor"
@dianewarren
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Polar Music Prize laureate of 2022, Ensemble Intercontemporain!
“The Ensemble is accepting this recognition with great joy. A recognition which is truly a reward, an honor that will encourage us to keep moving forward and continue to inspire other musical partners and creators all over the world”
@ensemble.intercontemporain
#PolarMusic #polarmusicprize #EnsembleIntercontemporain
Iggy Pop delivered an unforgettable speech after receiving his Polar Music Prize laureate award:
“I am neither great nor real. At this point, I am a myth. Happily, music is a form of myth.. All beauty derives from believing in myth. But every so often, you gotta get real… Like balls. That’s how I got here. So when you think about music, when you think about this prize, and if you remember me, think about the balls.”
#IggyPop #PolarMusic #polarmusicprize
Another highlight from the Polar Music Stage: Sara Ajnnak performing her own song Earth Sisters. 🌟
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Here is a moment to revisit on a dull day! GET UP Soul Choir's version of Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now, written by Polar Music Prize laureate of 2020, Diane Warren, was nothing short of amazing!
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Performing a song by your biggest idol right in front of him can be daunting. But Ebbot Lundberg & The New Alchemy did an excellent job doing a tribute to the Polar Music Prize laureate of 2022 – Iggy Pop.
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